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Djinn vs Mi-8 Hip

Djinn vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 130 vs 250 km/h, range 220 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 800 vs 12,000 kg, built 178 vs 17,000 units.

Sud-Ouest Djinn military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Djinn
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
Djinn Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud-Ouest Mil
First flight 16 December 1953 24 June 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 178 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 21.3 m
Height 2.6 m 5.7 m
Length 5.3 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 220 km 495 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 800 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 360 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 179 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Djinn or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Djinn's 130 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Djinn or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Djinn's 220 km.
Which can fly higher, the Djinn or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Djinn's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Djinn or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Djinn's 800 kg.
Which is larger, the Djinn or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Djinn's 5.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djinn or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 178 units of the Djinn.